Yes, I can see this in Movie-verse. In Book-verse there were some more, of course, and only Frodo and Sam rode alongside Bilbo, all on ponies-Merry and Pippin arrived at the Havens warned by Gandalf of Frodo's intention to leave unheralded.

Very gentle telling, and well written.

Spellings chapter 1 . 10/4/2005

I not good with reviews, but I would like to say I'm enjoying this story very much. But please don't stop Surrounded by the Darkness!